Drug-related problems in elderly patients admitted to Tayside hospitals, methods for prevention and subsequent reassessment

Cunningham, G.; R. P. DODD, TIMOTHY; Grant, David; E. T. McMurdo, Marion; Michael, R.; C. Richards, Emily

doi:10.1093/ageing/26.5.375

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Drug-related problems in elderly patients admitted to Tayside hospitals, methods for prevention and subsequent reassessment

Published in Age and Ageing • Jan 1, 1997

Authors:

G. Cunningham

TIMOTHY R. P. DODD

David Grant

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: although drug-related problems (DRPs) are known to be prevalent in elderly patients, the literature on prevention of iatrogenic disease is sparse. The present study addresses this requirement. OBJECTIVES: to assess the incidence of DRPs in elderly patients admitted to Tayside hospitals...

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Medicine

Incidence (geometry)

Pharmacist

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